Veteran is available from the outset, but it is recommended that you play the Campaign once through on Normal just to enjoy the story (Veteran can get very frustrating).

You need to learn to use cover and special grenades, go slowly and avoid being surprised at any cost.

A lot of the campaign is scripted based on specific events - eitherkilling all enemies in the area, after a set time period, or when you move to a specific point - and it often takes trial and error in order to learn these moves in order to hit the checkpoints.

Just Gettin’ StartedComplete 1 challenge in any levelBronze / 10G

Awarded for completing singleplayer mission challenges. Really nothing to worry about, as you will undoubtedly complete a challenge by accident in at least one of the missions during your playthrough. See Giant Accomplishment for more info about mission challenges.

Each mission in Black Ops 2 has 10 challenges. For this trophy, you will need to complete every challenge in every mission, including Strike Force. There are 16 missions, making for a total of 160 challenges. You can check the requirements for the challenges in each mission by going to Career Record at the mission select screen.Singapore SlingSuccessfully neutralize the SDC freighter at Keppel Terminam

Bronze / 15G

Awarded for completing the Strike Force mission, Shipwreck

Desert StormSuccessfully escort the VIPs to safety

Bronze / 15G

Awarded for completing the Strike Force mission, I.E.D.

DefenderSuccessfully defend FOB Spectre from incursion

Bronze / 15G

Awarded for completing the Strike Force mission, FOB Spectre

Art of WarSuccessfully assassinate SDC Chariman Tian Zhao

25G

Awarded for completing the Strike Force mission, Dispatch. This mission is unlocked by completing the other Strike Force missions

Blind DateSuccessfully rescue HVI

Bronze / 15G

Awarded for completing the Strike Force mission, Second Chance. This missions is unlocked by allowing DeFalco to escape in the campaign mission, Karma.

Family ReunionThere are two futures

Bronze / 10G

At the end of mission 7, Suffer with Me, you will be instructed to execute a blindfolded prisoner with a sniper rifle. Game prompts tell you to go for the headshot, but for this trophy, you must shoot the prisoner in the arms or legs. This will not kill them first time, so you will need to follow up with another shot to the arms or legs. Doing this will unlock the trophy.

Hey Good LookingPlastic surgery avoided

Bronze / 10G

During mission 5, Fallen Angel, during the driving sequence, avoid the fire spewing from the pipeline by keeping far right at the end of the sequence.

ShowdownA duel between rivals

Bronze / 15G

During mission 6, Karma, let DeFalco escape

In Mission 8, Achilles' Veil, kill Harper

Do not complete the Strike Force mission, Second Chance

In mission 9, Odysseus, the trophy will unlock during a cutscene

Dirty BusinessListen and think before you shootBronze / 15G

When you have captured Kravchenko in Old Wounds, resist the urge to shoot him by tapping the indicated button when the QTE pops up. The trophy will then unlock in Suffer With Me when interrogating Noriega.

Ship ShapeReinforcements on the way

Bronze / 10G

Complete all 5 Strike Force missions before starting mission 9, Odysseus. During this mission, you will be instructed to shoot Briggs in either the head or leg. Shoot him in the leg.

Dead or AliveJailor or executioner

Bronze / 15G

Unlocked by choosing to either capture or kill Menendez at the end of the game. Cannot be missed.

Ultimate SacrificeOnly one can survive

Bronze / 15G

In mission 8, Achilles' Veil, you will be given the choice to kill Menendez or Harper. Choose Menendez.

Good KarmaCrack the celerium worm

Bronze / 20G

This trophy requires several steps, so can easily be missed:

Complete all Strike Force missions before reaching campaign mission 9

In mission 6, Karma, kill DeFalco

In mission 8, Achilles' Veil, kill Harper

In mission 9, Odysseus, shoot Briggs in the leg.

After you have completed mission 9, the trophy should unlock

High IQCollect all intelBronze / 20G

Back in TimeUse a future weapon in the pastBronze / 10G

Weapons are unlocked through progress, so you may need to play a while to unlock a future one. Once you have an appropriate weapon, play any of the past missions:

Pyrrhic Victory

Old Wounds

Time and Fate

Suffer with Me

During the course of the mission, kill at least one enemy with the future weapon. After you complete the mission, the trophy will unlock.

Man of the PeopleStop the brutality inflicted by the PDFBronze / 15G

In mission 4, Time and Fate, you will go through a village where soldiers are attacking the civilians. Kill the soldiers to unlock this trophy.

Gun NutComplete a level with customized loadoutBronze / 10G

Before starting a mission, modify your loadout from the default, and play through that level. Completing it will land you the trophy.

Ten KMinimum score of 10k in every missionBronze / 15G

Multiplayer

Welcome to the ClubReach Sergeant (Level 10) in multiplayer Public matchBronze / 10G

Head into multiplayer and start playing some Public games. Unless this is your first time playing Call of Duty, this will be very simple, and you should reach Sergeant within a few matches.

Welcome to the PenthousePrestige once in multiplayer Public matchGold / 50G

In order to Prestige, you will need to reach rank 55. Depending on whether you enjoy Black Ops 2's multiplayer, this will either come naturally as part of your ranking, or it will be a laborious grind.

To rank up the quickest, I would recommend playing modes you enjoy most over forcing yourself to play "high XP" modes. The same goes for weapons. Low end scorestreaks will net you easy extra XP as well.

This will take 16 - 24 hours of game time, depending on how good you are and how high your score per minute is.Big LeaguesWin 5 multiplayer League Play games after being placed in a divisionSilver / 20G

This will require you to play at least 10 games in League Play. League Play is a new mode in Black Ops 2 multiplayer that allows you to play competitively in public matches.

Head into League Play and get placed in a division by playing 5 ranking matches. After these five games, you will be given a division. Play five more and try to win each one and the trophy will unlock. It does not have to be five matches in a row.Trained UpWin 10 multiplayer games while playing in Combat Training playlistsBronze / 10G

Be on the winning team in 10 multiplayer Combat Training matches. You can access these matches by going to multiplayer - Public Match - Combat Training, and choosing one of the three playlists.

Party AnimalWin 10 multiplayer games while playing in Party Games playlistsBronze / 10G

Head into the Party Games playlist and select either Gun Game, One in the Chamber, Sticks and Stones or Sharpshooter and try to come out on top. Winning 10 matches will earn you the trophy.Zombies

Tower of BabbleIn TranZit, obey the voicesSilver / 75GDon’t Fire Until You SeeIn TranZit, have all doors opened without being set on fireBronze / 30G

This trophy requires some luck, as you will need to get EMP grenades out of the Mystery Box. The mystery box requires 950 points per try, so keep killing zombies and boarding windows to rack up enough for another go. Once you have the EMP grenades, try to group together as many zombies as you canbefore throwing one into the group. If you've stunned enough zombies, the trophy will pop.

Undead Man’s Party BusIn TranZit, complete all additions to the bus in 1 gameBronze / 15G

Dance On My GraveIn Green Run, acquire your tombstoneBronze / 5G

This can only be done in co-op Zombies, but can be done solo in split-screen.

One player must buy the Tombstone perk, and then be killed. Do not revive the downed player - let him die completely. Kill any remaining zombies to finish the round. The player with Tombstone will then spawn back in. Simply run to the spot where you died, and collect the floating tombstone marker to retrive your perks and weapons, and unlock the trophy.

You Have No Power Over MeIn TranZit, defeat "him" without being attacked by "him"Bronze / 15G

For this trophy, you must kill the Avogadro, the electrical zombie that is the special enemy in Tranzit. The best way to defeat "him" is using EMP grenades, which will kill him instantly. You can also use the knife, or regular weapons, but this will take much longer.

Acquire EMP grenades from the mystery box

Activate the power at the fourth stop, the Bunker

Leave a single zombie alive and wait until you see a thunderstorm happening overhead

Kill the remaining zombie. The Avogadro has a 50% chance of spawning at the stop underneath the thunderstorm during round transition

If he spawns, throw your EMP grenades to kill him and unlock the achievement

If he doesn't, travel in the bus until you find the stop with the thunderstorm and try again

I Don’t Think They ExistIn TranZit, kill one of the denizens of the forest while it is latched onto youBronze / 10G

In TranZit, run into the fog. You should hear the screeches of the denizens, and one will most likely jump onto you. As they scratch your face, repeatedly hit the melee button. If done correctly, you will kill the denizen, and the trophy will unlock.Fuel EfficientIn TranZit, use an alternative mode of transportBronze / 10G

Around Tranzit, there are several street lamps that emit a strange green glow. These can be used to create teleporters, the alternative mode of transport required to unlock this trophy.

At the first bus stop, one of these lamps can be found in the street outside the bus depot. It needs to be powered, either by turning on the electricity at the Bunker stop, or by placing down a Turbine, which can be crafted in the starting area.

Once the lamp is lit, run into the fog and get one of the denizens to grab onto you. With the denizen on your head, run into the green light. The denizen will jump off and create a portal in the ground.Jump into this portal to be teleported to a random location, and unlock the trophy.

This requires the Turbine to create a power source. Build the Turbine and take it to a perk machine. Place it down and the machine will power, allowing you to buy the perk. You will need enough points to purchase the perk, so budget wisely.